Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run accident in Hackensack

HACKENSACK - Officials are looking for information pertaining to an alleged hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured, Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said in a statement.

On June 25, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Hackensack Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a person was struck by a car and was lying in the middle of First Street between Clay Street and Berdan Place, according to Molinelli.

The victim was identified as Little Ferry resident Grady Fort, 59. According to Molinelli, Fort "suffered injuries consistent with having been struck by a motor vehicle and was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center."

An investigation conducted by members of Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit (FAIU) and the Hackensack Police Department, determined the victim was allegedly struck by a vehicle as he crossed First Street.

After striking the victim, the vehicle allegedly continued north and fled the scene, Molinelli said, adding that investigators believe the vehicle involved was a compact red car or SUV, possibly a Toyota Rav4, that suffered damage to the headlight on the passenger's side.

If you have information pertaining to the accident, contact the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office at 201-646-2300 or the Hackensack Police Department at 201-646-7777.

Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run accident in Hackensack

HACKENSACK - Officials are looking for information pertaining to an alleged hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured, Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said in a statement.

On June 25, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Hackensack Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a person was struck by a car and was lying in the middle of First Street between Clay Street and Berdan Place, according to Molinelli.

The victim was identified as Little Ferry resident Grady Fort, 59. According to Molinelli, Fort "suffered injuries consistent with having been struck by a motor vehicle and was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center."

An investigation conducted by members of Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit (FAIU) and the Hackensack Police Department, determined the victim was allegedly struck by a vehicle as he crossed First Street.

After striking the victim, the vehicle allegedly continued north and fled the scene, Molinelli said, adding that investigators believe the vehicle involved was a compact red car or SUV, possibly a Toyota Rav4, that suffered damage to the headlight on the passenger's side.

If you have information pertaining to the accident, contact the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office at 201-646-2300 or the Hackensack Police Department at 201-646-7777.